Construction Inspector Jobs in Richmond, VA

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking experienced Construction Inspector (CI) that will support the Engineering & Weapons Training Building Phase 2 project at USCG TRACEN Yorktown, VA. You will be responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with contract documents, monitoring quality and safety, reviewing schedules, payment requests, testing reports, and maintaining project documentation. You will serve as an advisor to the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Project Manager (PM), while supporting successful project delivery from construction mobilization through project completion.

This position is contingent upon contract award of the contract. If awarded, the anticipated period of performance will be approximately from October 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes as directed.
• Review contract documents, construction schedules, and proposed construction changes.
• Perform daily inspection and surveillance of construction work for contract compliance.
• Witness field tests and review testing reports and materials for specification compliance.
• Monitor survey operations, submittals, and as-built drawings.
• Identify and report non-compliant work and safety violations.
• Review payment requests, certified payrolls, and project schedule updates.
• Maintain daily diaries, project files, logs, and construction records.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports with construction photographs.
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections and assist with punch list completion.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals and installation instructions.
• Conduct labor standards of interviews and maintain project documentation archives.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Construction Inspector, Contractor Superintendent, or Quality Control Manager, or 5 years of relevant experience combined with a related degree, professional certification, or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience on Federal Government construction projects within the last 10 years.
• Knowledge of building systems, utilities, construction trades, drawings, specifications, and building codes.
• Ability to prepare reports, manage documentation, and utilize construction management software.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive information and comply with Government requirements.
• Submission shall include a resume (maximum of four pages), letter of commitment, pricing proposal, and acknowledgment of amendments.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!